Los Angeles-raised, New York-based guitarist/composer Nels Cline is perhaps best known for his celebrated work with the American rock band Wilco which recently released a career retrospective titled Alpha Mike Foxtrot.
But the 58 year-old musician has a long and … Continue reading →

The Union of British Columbia Performers autonomous branch of the Alliance of Canadian Cinema, Television and Radio Artists has announced the 2014 UBCP/ACTRA Award nominees.
Showcasing the best in local productions, the awards ceremony takes place at the Vancouver Playhouse … Continue reading →

The Secret Solstice Midnight Sun Music Festival (secretsolstice.is) was pegged by everyone from the Guardian to yours truly as the international music destination of choice this summer. It was an excellent time.
Held June 20 – 22 in … Continue reading →

There will be a lot of people in Hel when Summer starts on June 21. No doubt Asgard and Valhalla will be fully rocking as well.
Even Gimli is sure to be packed. No, not the town in Manitoba.
This … Continue reading →

Last year, the inaugural CBCMusic.ca Festival took place at Toronto’s Echo Beach. The concert in celebration of the CBC’s well-received digital music service was a slam dunk in terms of attendance and performances. This year the public broadcaster is partnering … Continue reading →

If you are a singer-songwriter, then the Kerrville Folk Festival in Kerrville, Texas, is an event on your bucket list. The best and brightest all seem to play the event and those who make the the best song contest usually … Continue reading →

Renaming neighbourhoods after areas of Manhattan, cities in Vietnam or what have you is trendy in Vancouver. But you could change the name of Commercial Drive to anything you wanted and everyone would still call it the Drive.
Such is … Continue reading →

He may have dropped the J from his name, but fans mostly know Yngwie (J.) Malmsteen as just Yngwie. From Guitar Hero to nearly every significant “best ever” list of rock guitarists, the Swedish axe-slinger is heralded as one of … Continue reading →

From a simple premise that performances played out better in a sunny backyard or a cozy living room off of Commercial Drive than in a dank, dark, noisy club or crowded venue, the In The House Festival was born. Funded … Continue reading →

Lady Gaga’s artRAVE the ARTPOP Ball concert in at Rogers Arena in Vancouver has been rescheduled to Saturday, August 9.
The singer cancelled her date due to a bout of severe bronchitis which required her to call off her Seattle … Continue reading →